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Denim goes upmarket
From embellished jeans to trouser suits, the workhorse fabric is having a catwalk moment
Tiffany profits tarnished by Swatch battle
World’s second-largest jeweller posts Q4 net loss of $104m
Nike shares slip on 2015 growth forecast
The world’s largest athletics brand beat third quarter forecasts
Hermès profits rise despite softer market
Luxury group benefits from being less reliant on China sales
Alibaba buys $215m stake in chat app Tango
Investment by Chinese ecommerce group values chat app at $1bn
Bouygues boosts offer for Vivendi’s SFR
More cash and French state fund to participate in bid
China bears face investment challenge
Hurdles make it difficult to place bets on corporate downturn
Gold performs the Cossack sabre dance
Bullion prices have jumped on recent troubles in Ukraine
Sony targets virtual reality for PS4
Project Morpheus is bold leap into tech future last pledged in 90s
Japan tax rise poised to dent car sales
Consumption tax jump likely to dent sales by 15%
Chancellor in finance pledge to ‘makers’
Bentley to sell ‘Made in Britain’ engines for first time
Hyatt opens up and bets on expansion
Family-controlled hotelier tries to shake off discount
Asos chief came from riches to rag trade
46-year-old is the son of a high-flying advertising executive
Panama launches diamond exchange
Market expected to boost LatAm fine jewellery business to $10bn
Samsonite loses austerity baggage
Luggage maker says worst of China’s opulence crackdown over
Porsche to make whole car outside Germany
New Cayenne SUV to be made completely in Bratislava
Microsoft gains on mobile market hopes
US stocks firmer as investors shrug off growing Ukraine tensions
Asos tumbles on trading disappointment
Fashion retailer forecasts profitability below expectations
Time spent on digital media to overtake TV
Rapid increase driven by internet-connected mobile devices
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